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Every job we score · release 2026-Q4

Every job, ranked by how much still needs a human.

Scores run 0 to 100: higher is safer. Each row shows the verdict, the share of the work that still needs a person, what AI can do today, how good the evidence is and when replacement could happen, always as a range. Click a job for the working.

How to read a row: the number is the Still needs a human score, out of 100, higher is safer; “AI replace?” is our answer to “Will AI replace this job?”; the bar is the task split: white AI does it, grey AI helps, amber needs a human.

Emergency Medical TechniciansHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-2042
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 8%Needs a human 92%
20522042–2060+
181k
$44,470
Elevator and Escalator Installers and RepairersConstruction and Extraction · 47-4021
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 7%Needs a human 93%
20592048–2060+
24k
$109,910
Automotive Service Technicians and MechanicsInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-3023
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 7%Needs a human 93%
20562045–2060+
705k
$50,620
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-2092
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 8%Needs a human 92%
20572046–2060+
14k
$56,210
Aircraft Service AttendantsTransportation and Material Moving · 53-6032
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 10%Needs a human 90%
20542044–2060+
31k
$40,450
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction · 51-4122
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 11%Needs a human 89%
20572046–2060+
32k
$47,920
Parking AttendantsTransportation and Material Moving · 53-6021
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20542043–2060+
138k
$35,150
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service WorkersProtective Service · 33-9092
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 8%Needs a human 92%
20522042–2060+
158k
$33,580
Furniture FinishersProduction · 51-7021
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 10%Needs a human 90%
20572046–2060+
14k
$44,540
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NursesHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-2061
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 4%Needs a human 96%
20532042–2060+
648k
$64,400
Fishing and Hunting WorkersFarming, Fishing, and Forestry · 45-3031
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 15%Needs a human 85%
20572046–2060+
Nursing AssistantsHealthcare Support · 31-1131
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 12%Needs a human 88%
20562045–2060+
1.4M
$42,260
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction · 51-4193
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 10%Needs a human 90%
20572046–2060+
32k
$43,960
DancersArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · 27-2031
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 6%Needs a human 94%
20492038–2060+
8k
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and TendersProduction · 51-9193
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 7%Needs a human 93%
20572046–2060+
7k
$41,330
Crane and Tower OperatorsTransportation and Material Moving · 53-7021
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 17%Needs a human 83%
20552044–2060+
43k
$68,080
RiggersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-9096
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 8%Needs a human 92%
20562045–2060+
23k
$62,640
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29-1022
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 12%Needs a human 88%
20532042–2060+
5k
$352,220
Recreational Vehicle Service TechniciansInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-3092
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 11%Needs a human 89%
20572045–2060+
17k
$52,000
Wellhead PumpersTransportation and Material Moving · 53-7073
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 9%Needs a human 91%
20552044–2060+
18k
$69,960
Print Binding and Finishing WorkersProduction · 51-5113
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 10%Needs a human 90%
20572046–2060+
33k
$42,290
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction · 51-6064
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 14%Needs a human 86%
20582046–2060+
22k
$38,670
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, HandTransportation and Material Moving · 53-7062
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 19%Needs a human 81%
20552044–2060+
3M
$40,240
Biomass Plant TechniciansProduction · 51-8013.03
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 7%Needs a human 93%
20582046–2060+
29k
$102,040
Food BatchmakersProduction · 51-3092
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 11%Needs a human 89%
20572046–2060+
175k
$42,290
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction · 51-9032
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 4%AI helps 4%Needs a human 92%
20572046–2060+
45k
$46,570
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction · 51-9124
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 4%Needs a human 96%
20582046–2060+
159k
$48,250
Tile and Stone SettersConstruction and Extraction · 47-2044
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 13%Needs a human 87%
20592048–2060+
36k
$55,690
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home InstallersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-9095
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 8%Needs a human 92%
20572045–2060+
3k
$45,990
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction · 51-9041
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 9%Needs a human 91%
20582046–2060+
59k
$45,760
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodProduction · 51-7041
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 4%Needs a human 96%
20572046–2060+
41k
$42,770
Painters, Construction and MaintenanceConstruction and Extraction · 47-2141
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 14%Needs a human 86%
20592048–2060+
225k
$49,400
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersProduction · 51-9012
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 6%Needs a human 94%
20572046–2060+
60k
$51,610
Motion Picture ProjectionistsPersonal Care and Service · 39-3021
84↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 5%Needs a human 95%
20542043–2060+
1k
$38,270
Psychiatric AidesHealthcare Support · 31-1133
85↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 12%Needs a human 88%
20562045–2060+
36k
$44,910
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction · 51-4031
85↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 8%Needs a human 92%
20582046–2060+
171k
$46,330
Brickmasons and BlockmasonsConstruction and Extraction · 47-2021
85↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 8%Needs a human 92%
20592047–2060+
53k
$62,120
Medical Appliance TechniciansProduction · 51-9082
85↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 13%Needs a human 87%
20572046–2060+
11k
$48,030
Home Health AidesHealthcare Support · 31-1121
85↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 8%Needs a human 92%
20572045–2060+
4.3M
$35,800
Commercial DiversInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-9092
85↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 6%Needs a human 94%
20572046–2060+
3k
$72,990
Engine and Other Machine AssemblersProduction · 51-2031
85↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 10%Needs a human 90%
20582046–2060+
34k
$53,710
Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and FinishersProduction · 51-9195.04
85↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 12%Needs a human 88%
20572046–2060+
33k
$46,170
Tool Grinders, Filers, and SharpenersProduction · 51-4194
85↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 6%Needs a human 94%
20582046–2060+
6k
$50,060
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair · 49-3031
85↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 0%Needs a human 100%
20572045–2060+
290k
$61,770
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction · 51-4072
85↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 10%Needs a human 90%
20582046–2060+
150k
$44,350
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and GasConstruction and Extraction · 47-5012
85↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 7%Needs a human 93%
20592048–2060+
13k
$67,890
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and GasConstruction and Extraction · 47-5023
85↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 9%Needs a human 91%
20592048–2060+
19k
$60,190
Locomotive EngineersTransportation and Material Moving · 53-4011
85↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 4%Needs a human 96%
20532044–2060+
33k
$81,410
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship LoadersTransportation and Material Moving · 53-7121
85↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 0%AI helps 6%Needs a human 94%
20552044–2060+
11k
$58,870
Endoscopy TechniciansHealthcare Support · 31-9099.02
85↑ saferAI replace? Nah.
AI does 4%AI helps 0%Needs a human 96%
20572045–2060+
110k
$48,430

Scores are 0 to 100. “Still needs a human” is higher-is-safer; “Can AI do it?” is the share of task time AI can handle today. means there is no direct test of AI against people in that job yet, so no parity number is shown. How we score · Download the data